Queensland Police member charged over dozens of alleged hate crimes
A Queensland police staff member has been charged with dozens of hate crime-related offences.
The 50-year-old man from the protective services group is facing 41 counts of using a carriage service to menace, harass or cause offence.
The man was arrested on Monday and was due to appear in court later that day.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when a member of the Service faces serious allegations of misconduct,” a police statement on the matter reads.
“This does not mean that the allegations against the member have been substantiated.
“Everyone in Queensland has a right to feel safe and the Queensland Police Service remains committed to community safety and engaging with people from across our culturally diverse society to help foster relationships and build upon platforms for community engagement.
“Instances of serious vilification and hate crime are a criminal matter in Queensland, and where these are reported to police, investigations will be undertaken to prosecute those responsible.”
